Over the past few weeks, we covered the importance and benefits of implementing a proper inbound shipping program as a customer. But what are the advantages of an inbound shipping program to you as the vendor? Healthy vendor relationships are important to ensure profitability in your business. Vendor Compliance Programs exist to improve vendor performance and reduce supply chain variability.

In the world of freight, one area that causes ongoing confusion for our small to midsize clients is inbound shipping. When you don’t have a dock or logistics resources, inbound shipping can quickly be pushed to a vendor responsibility and control of costs and visibility lost. Here are some inbound shipping basics to help you save time and money.

In the world of freight, one area that causes ongoing confusion for our clients is the additional charge for limited access, non-commercial locations or construction sites. This fee can apply to either the pick-up or delivery location and is applied when the carrier is obstructed from entry to a location or expected to perform extra services to pick up or deliver a shipment.

We hear questions about these fees almost daily. Let’s start with defining each.

You have successfully ordered and routed your inbound shipment and it arrives on time at your dock. It looks like a perfect scenario, but what happens if your freight is missing boxes or arrives damaged? By instituting a standard receiving process and enforcing it among employees, you can make sure you receive proper settlement if a claims situation was to occur.

The transportation experts at GTS have compiled their tips to help you. By implementing a thorough inbound shipping program, you can save yourself time and money. For more in depth inbound shipping tips, download our ebook, Inbound Shipping 101: The Secret to Saving Money.

We all know that the end-goal of business is to make a profit. In most cases, running a business means paying overhead and operational expenses. Transportation costs are part of this mix, and smart managers will analyze their business operations for cost-saving opportunities.

Despite the desire to run an efficient shipping program, companies still have trouble controlling their transportation budgets.

So what is this money wasting practice that could be hurting your business?

If you’ve been following our blog series on inbound shipping, you know that lack of visibility is one of the primary issues with inbound shipments. And to that we say this: there is no such thing as free freight!